Five Hundred Years – A History of South Africa edited by C.F.J. Muller

Five Hundred Years: A History of South Africa edited by C.F.J. Muller is an important and influential survey of South African history that traces the development of the region across five centuries. Published by Academica, this substantial volume brings together scholarly contributions that examine the political, economic, military, and cultural forces that shaped Southern Africa from the era of early European exploration through colonial expansion, the rise of the Boer republics, British imperial influence, industrialisation, and the modern South African state.

Widely used in academic and educational environments, Five Hundred Years became a standard reference for students and readers seeking a broad understanding of South African history. The revised and illustrated edition includes maps and illustrations that provide additional historical context and visual interest, making the book useful both as a research reference and as a readable overview for general collectors of Africana and African history.

Edited by Professor C.F.J. Muller of the University of South Africa, Five Hundred Years reflects a significant period in South African historiography and remains sought after by collectors interested in Africana, colonial history, Boer War studies, apartheid-era scholarship, and Southern African political history. Its accessible structure and comprehensive scope make it suitable for historians, researchers, students, and collectors building specialised Africana libraries.

This 1990 third impression paperback edition represents a practical and increasingly collectible edition of a notable South African historical work that continues to hold relevance for readers interested in the country’s complex past and evolving historical interpretation.

Condition – Very Good 

1990 third impression paperback. Very good condition overall. Shelf worn with visible indentations to the covers. Internally clean and well bound.